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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.225
EAN: 9781581150421
ISBN: 1581150423
Label: Allworth Press
Manufacturer: Allworth Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: January 01, 2000
Publisher: Allworth Press
Sales Rank: 354085
Studio: Allworth Press
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How to "jump start your funny bone" is the theme of this humorous, eye-opening guide to conceiving, writing, and marketing a winning TV sitcom. The book tells how to construct a story outline, develop character and dialogue, format scripts, pitch producers, and work with studio executives, producers, directors, agents, and actors. Full of good laughs and tips for making a living in the business, this book is a boon to any writer wanting to break into TV comedy.
Jerry Rannow has written/produced for such popular television series as Happy Days, Welcome Back, Kotter, and Love Boat. He has taught humor and television writing at the University of Wisconsin, and now heads his own communications firm in Racine.
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This book is pretty helpful in offering structural advice and giving pointers from someone who has been successful in the business. However, it is clear that this comedy writer's time has passed. His jokes were so corny and unfunny (for the most part but not entirely) that I would find myself getting frustrated to the point where I would have to put the book down for a while. You've already proven yourself as a writer Jerry, there's no need to try and be cute and add unnecessary jokes into your ... Read More
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I wish there was more in this book about script formats and script notes then just what's funny and what's not. Many good points are made but the examples are outdated and focus on shows from the 70's and 80's, which may be tough for a younger reader to relate.
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The author is right. This appears to be the only book about writing for comedy by someone who has actually written for comedy! Based on the reviews here at Amazon I decided to invest in the book and was glad I did. This man knows what he is talking about.
The author writes about his past 25 years experience writing and working in Hollywood, and advises on what pitfalls to avoid. He gives examples of what a TV comedy script should look like and in the back of the book he lists a list ... Read More
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I am going to keep it simple: THIS GUY KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT!!! Whether you actually want to take the leap into the crazy, unpredictable world of Hollywood writing or just want a professional peek into how some of the classics were-- and still are-- put together, this is the book to buy. I loved it-- and I'm not even headed to Hollywood!
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This book not only gives you great insight into the art of t.v. sitcom writing, but gives you the encouragement you need to try it. Jerry's experiences are related with humor and empathy, making the book a lot of fun to read. You'll learn important lessons about the craft of comedy writing, and about the perseverance you need to succeed. Jerry teaches by example, and you'll laugh out loud as you read about his years in Hollywood. By the end of the book, you'll feel like you've been part of a sitcom ... Read More
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